Compare 5/96 and 9/80
5/96 is smaller than 9/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 80 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 6 = 480,
9/80 = 9 × 6/80 × 6 = 54/480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/480 < 54/480 or 5/96 < 9/80
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